1992 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (60 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 727 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (95 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Dodge | Smart |
| Model | Viper | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1820 mm |
